• Aug. 20, 2007
Take-Off
Finding their Wings ~ my 5/14/07 entry
This is the week. One by one, our kids are leaving.
I don't like it. It hurts.
One of our girls came over to talk on Friday afternoon. It was probably our last talk like that in quite some time, as she leaves for college later this week.
As we swung on the porch swing, I found myself overwhelmed by the bond God has given us. I thanked Him that He's placed my husband and me in a place of some small influence in the lives of our kids...that we get to echo the words of their parents in their hearts. I thanked Him for the privilege of discipling them and encouraging them and pointing them to the Truth of God's Word. And I silently thanked God for the daughters He's richly and miraculously provided for me. Oh, our God knows our hearts and our longings. He always provides us with His best.
After she left, my husband returned home. As I told him some of what my heart was feeling, I began to cry. And I told him that of the 15 years we've been in the ministry and the multiple times we've been down this road, this year is the most painful of all.
He said that's what I say every year.
And I guess I do.
To each of our graduates who are about to take off...we thank God for the privilege of loving you and being loved by you. Know that we'll be faithful to pray that you wholeheartedly follow after Christ; that He guards your hearts and minds; that He satisifies your every longing with Himself.
There are no regrets in serving Jesus, dear ones...
Comments
• Aug. 20, 2007
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Posted by momofgirls
Praying for your tender heart this week. And thanking God for your faithfulness and influence in so many young lives.
• Aug. 20, 2007
What a dear heart
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
you have for these kids. I was very moved reading your entry.
My girls have been part of a youthgroup over the past year that has been a TREMENDOUS blessing.
May God truly be glorified in your hearts desire to please Him through your ministry.
• Aug. 20, 2007
awwww....
Posted by Anonymous
girl, you have me bawling all over myself. wishing i could be there to give you this ((((HUGE HUG))))) as you grieve the "loss" of your senior class, once again. but know that the influence you've had on these students lives made and will continue to make a LIFELONG impact. i know. because i experienced it myself. ---tania
• Aug. 20, 2007
Give them wings...
Posted by Anonymous
I remember the all the tears I shed on the ride home from taking our daughter to college. My heart was broken. God used her time in school to continue molding her into the beautiful women she is today...and He isn't finished. You are a fine jewel in His hand, my love. A mother couldn't be prouder...
• Aug. 20, 2007
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Posted by EEEEMommy
So just plan to move to Indiana or wherever I am in about oh, 6 or 7 years because I'd love to have your influence on my daughters. :) I'm not selfish and I don't mind sharing. :)
• Aug. 23, 2007
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Posted by Happyhome
I love reading your blog, but you really should begin your posts with an "MA" - "Mascara Alert"! Your tender heart never fails to make me cry. I can feel your love for these kids shining through. How tremendous that the Lord provided you with so many spiritual daughters in a home with all your boys! He is so good!
Be strong and know that you have helped to set them on the path they will continue on as they follow their Savior.
Hugs,
Ang
• Sep. 1, 2007
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Posted by FruitfulFamily
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